#319 This or That? Best Shoes for Everything from 5 to 50k
David and Nathan put a new spin on This or That, writing shoe scenarios for each other, from a marathon PR to a first 50K. What's better for a maratho...
#318 We're Injured. Here's How We're Rehabbing (Ankle, Achilles, and Foot Pain)
David, Matt, and Nathan get personal about the injuries they're working through right now: David's fresh ankle sprain, Matt's battle with Achilles ten...
#317 Mailbag! What Do We Think About Influencers at Marathons? Do Weighted Vests Help with Training?
Nathan, Matt, and David open the mailbag to answer your questions: what do they think about sponsor entries and influencers at major marathons, and ab...
#316 Are Ultra Max Cushion Shoes the New Norm?
Nathan, Matt, and David dig into a fast-growing new category of super-tall, super-cushioned trainers, not necessarily made for speed but for comfort c...
#315 We Debate Every Recovery Tool for Runners
Matt and Andrea tackle a question we get all the time: how do I recover faster? Are all those things we see on our algorithms helping or hurting us? M...
#314 2026 Super Shoe Roundup
Nathan, Matt, and David take a look back at the 2026 super shoe class so far, comparing and contrasting new releases like the Tyr Valkyrie Elite 2, Ni...
#313 This or That? Nonplated vs Plated 2026 Shoes? Versatile vs. Specific Footwear? Soft or Firm for Long Runs?
David and Andrea run through a new round of This or That, They weigh the Sonicblast 2 against the SC Rebel, debate non-plated versus plated performanc...
#312 How Adidas Developed the New Adios Pro 5
Matt sits down with Stephan Scholten, adidas' Global Vice President of Product, for an inside look at the development of the Adios Pro 5. Scholten wal...
#311 Mailbag! Do Height and Weight Influence Shoes? Tempus 2 Replacement? Drawbacks to Having Only One Shoe?
David and Matt dig into the mailbag, covering whether there are any drawbacks to running in just one shoe, advice on managing ligament injuries, and h...
#310 We Rank Our 5 Performance Trainers: Does Fit Matter More than Midsoles?
What's more important: fit or performance? Nathan, Matt, and David rank five performance trainers based on fit, then weight in on how fit and performa...